redfishsc
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I've seen the wire burners available in some catalogs for friction burning rings. They look to me like piano wire/stainless steel singlestrand. Is that what they are? If not why are those so special?
Originally posted by redfishsc
<br />Are the wires smooth like piano or are they rough/ribbed like a guitar string?
Originally posted by Ron in Drums PA
<br />I use a G string from a set of light guitar strings. This one is wound (ribbed) but there is no reason a smooth wire couldn't be used. I do think wound string will burn faster and on a pen, a thin string such as a E string might cut into the tube too easily.
Originally posted by CameronPotter
<br />I use iron binding wire (the type used to keep pieces together when silver soldering).
Why? Because I had it and it is cheap.
It is also available in various thicknesses and is nice and smooth (which I reckon gives a better finish).
It is also very pliable and won't get easily stressed to breaking point (unlike stainless etc).
In the past, I have also used linen thread. This had the advantage that as soon as the burn started to accelerate, the string broke/burnt - stopping you from burning through. Mind you, I got sick of replacing the string..
You gave me quite a start there, Ron. I guess need to read more slowly. [}][]Originally posted by Ron in Drums PA
<br />I use a G string ...